> Why else would they buy MySQL? And the licensing is not as strong as you may think.
To compete with Microsoft SQL Server and to further solidify their customer base (most Oracle customers already use MySQL).
To compete with Microsoft SQL Server and to further solidify their customer base (most Oracle customers already use MySQL).
Here's one word: upsell _HARD_
That was my experience trying to buy support/license for GlassFish. Some sales guy tries very hard to upsell us to use WebLogic (of course, otherwise he's not going to fill his quota or get a bonus).
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/222168/oracle_...